Is Aleesha a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Aleesha is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Aleesha?

It’s currently ranked #940 in the U.S. Recent trend: Stable.

How do you pronounce Aleesha?

ah-LEE-shah · IPA: /əˈliːʃə/

Aleesha Girl

Popularity: #940 · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-LEE-shah / əˈliːʃə

Arabic; English

Meaning

Arabic: noble; English: variant of Alicia

Historical & Cultural Background

Aleesha is a name that has roots in Arabic culture, where it is often associated with nobility and high status. It is also considered a variant of the name Alicia, which has its origins in Old French and Latin. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. Its phonetic appeal and unique spelling contribute to its charm.

Trend Summary

Aleesha has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.

Variants

Alicia
Alisha

International Variants

Alicia (Spanish)
Alysha (English)

Famous people named Aleesha

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Fictional characters named Aleesha

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Sibling Suggestions

Aaliyah Amira Layla Zara Nadia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aleesha was first seen in the United States in 1970. Aleesha has ranked as high as #1151 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Aleesha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Aleesha (2023)

Year:

State	Births	Share
NY	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1970	7
1971	6
1973	7
1974	12
1975	18
1976	13
1977	16
1978	21
1979	40
1980	26
1981	31
1982	23
1983	18
1984	39
1985	38
1986	42
1987	55
1988	64
1989	87
1990	86
1991	86
1992	90
1993	65
1994	85
1995	88
1996	87
1997	80
1998	62
1999	58
2000	48
2001	47
2002	44
2003	40
2004	37
2005	34
2006	46
2007	49
2008	35
2009	27
2010	23
2011	19
2012	20
2013	15
2014	10
2015	12
2016	12
2017	13
2018	10
2019	8
2020	8
2021	7
2022	5
2023	13
2024	10